AI at the Helm: Can Sailing Keep Its Soul?
July 14, 2025
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Meet Our Delivery Captains
Professional Yacht Delivery Captain Since 1999 & Founder of Delivery-Captain.com RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore
Over 250.000nm - Over twenty Ocean crossings to date. Monohulls and Multihulls from 34ft to 80ft. Specialised in Catamarans.
Areas of experience: USA - Caribbean - South Africa - Asia - Europe - Australia Seychelles - Bahamas - Bermuda - Pacific Ocean - Atlantic Ocean - Indian Ocean Mediterranean - Adriatic - Tyrrenian - Malaysia - Qatar - Dubai - Oman - Red Sea
Over 250.000nm - Over twenty Ocean crossings to date. Monohulls and Multihulls from 34ft to 80ft. Specialised in Catamarans.
Areas of experience: USA - Caribbean - South Africa - Asia - Europe - Australia Seychelles - Bahamas - Bermuda - Pacific Ocean - Atlantic Ocean - Indian Ocean Mediterranean - Adriatic - Tyrrenian - Malaysia - Qatar - Dubai - Oman - Red Sea
Andrea Ciotoli
Owner/Captain
Qualified yacht delivery captain since 2002. Over 85,000 nm and 6 ocean crossings.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore. Monohulls and Multihulls from 40ft to 70ft.
Areas of experience: North and South Atlantic - Indian Oceans – Mediterranean – USA -
and the Caribbean
Jose Goncalves
Captain
Pedro Bandurra – Yachtmaster Ocean Skipper
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean | 60,000+ nm | 7 Ocean Crossings
Professional skipper with solid offshore and delivery experience on sailing yachts, catamarans, and motor yachts. Specialist in long passages, catamaran handling, and international charters.
Experience Highlights
Transatlantic Crossings – 5x East–West (Lagoon 40, 42; Bali 40, 40, 54), 1x West–East (Dufour 52)
Northern Route – Sweden 38 (Norway → Canada)
Indian Ocean – Dufour 47 (Egypt → Seychelles)
Mediterranean & Atlantic Deliveries – Lagoon, Bali, Dufour, Oceanis, Fountaine Pajot
Motor Yachts – Lagoon Power 43 (Portsmouth → Lagos), Itama 62S (Ibiza)
Certifications
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
VHF, First Aid, Lifeguard Licenses
STCW Training
Areas of Experience
Mediterranean – Atlantic – Indian Ocean – Northern Route
Pedro Bandurra
Captain
Nicola Arezzo – Professional Skipper & Charter Captain
IYT Master of Yacht 200GT | STCW Certified | 15+ Years Experience
Experienced skipper and sailing instructor on yachts and catamarans up to 27m. Background in charter operations, regattas, ocean passages, and training. Extensive sailing across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Asia, and South Africa.
Areas of Expertise
Skipper / Captain – sailing yachts & catamarans
Charter operations – daily and weekly cruises
Regattas – incl. Captain on 27m S/Y Shockwave III
Sailing instruction – Yachtmaster, Day Skipper, Competent Crew
Vessel operations & maintenance
Career Highlights
Gran Prato (13.5m S/Y, Adriatic) – Skipper & Instructor (2017–2024)
Shockwave III (27m, Race Yacht) – Regatta & Transfer Captain (2023)
Asinara Catamarans (38’) – Charter Skipper (2011–2018)
Gulf Charters Thailand (38–50’) – Senior Instructor & Fleet Maintenance (2015–2016)
Atlantic Crossing (Sloop 42’) – Skipper (2013)
Sailing Schools (7–17m yachts) – Instructor & Skipper (2003–2005)
Certifications
IYT Master of Yacht 200GT
IDAN ≤24m
STCW Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid
Navi da Diporto License (2023)
Areas of Experience
Mediterranean – Atlantic – Asia – South Africa
Nicola Arezzo
Captain
José López Carrión
Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA) | Rescue Diver | Sailing Instructor | BSc in Physical Education & Sports Sciences
• Nationality: Spanish
• Languages: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
• Experience: 70,000+ nautical miles, 4 ocean crossings (2x Atlantics E to W and 1x W to E, 1x Sur Pacific E to W), 2 complete yacht restorations
• Specialties: Sailboat delivery, maintenance, sailing instruction, charter operations
• Profile: Detail-oriented, technical, versatile, proactive, and problem-solver
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Daniela Martijena
Yacht Captain up to 200 GT (Panama) | STCW Certified | BA in Social Communication
• Nationality: Argentine
• Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese
• Experience: 30,000+ nautical miles, 5 years in the charter industry, 1 complete yacht restoration
• Specialties: Guest service, onboard gastronomy, logistics, yacht and charter management
• Profile: Communicative, organized, empathetic, proactive, and highly hospitable
Jose Lopez & Daniela
Captain
RYA/MCA Qualified yacht delivery Skipper Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate endorsed. sailing Boats and Catamarans.
Atlantic crossings eastbound and westbound, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean Sea.
over 30.000nm experience. Specialized in Catamarans. Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon and more.
Alexey Vladimirov
Captain
French international, fluent in 5 languages & qualified yacht delivery skipper. As an ex-eventmanager, I’m organised, structured & meticulous, your yacht will be in good care!
Passionate sailor, I like teaching and can assist you in the knowledge of handling your yacht & the maintenance
Qualifications and Distinctions
Yacht Master Offshore commercially endorsed; STCW95; Diesel Engine Maintenance; CGO General Operator; Medical II rescuer.
Areas of Experience
Areas of experience: Europe - Golf of Biscay - Atlantic Ocean - Mediterranean - Adriatic - Tyrrenian - Ionian - Caribbean - Australia
Qualifications and Distinctions
Yacht Master Offshore commercially endorsed; STCW95; Diesel Engine Maintenance; CGO General Operator; Medical II rescuer.
Areas of Experience
Areas of experience: Europe - Golf of Biscay - Atlantic Ocean - Mediterranean - Adriatic - Tyrrenian - Ionian - Caribbean - Australia
Audrey Gilles
Captain
RYA/MCA Qualified Captain since 1999. Over 35 ocean crossings, totalling some 250,000NM. My crossings include Cape Town to Tahiti, Ireland to Australia, China to Seychelles, Cape Town to Australia through the Southern Ocean, and most recently Cape Town to Hong Kong.
Qualifications and Distinctions
Yacht Master Offshore; Cape Town, 2000 STCW95; Cape Town, 2008 Diesel Engine Maintenance; Cape Town, 2004 The skipper of the Year Award (Steward Marine); Cape Town, 2007
Qualifications and Distinctions
Yacht Master Offshore; Cape Town, 2000 STCW95; Cape Town, 2008 Diesel Engine Maintenance; Cape Town, 2004 The skipper of the Year Award (Steward Marine); Cape Town, 2007
Kenneth Hoiem
Captain
British Passport, US B1/2 Visa. British Virgin Islands Work Permit and Trade License. RYA /DOT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate held for over 20 years. STCW95 (First Aid etc, fully compliant). VHF Radio Licence. BVI Boatmaster. Commercial Endorsement to RYA Offshore ticket, Sailing in monohulls from 27 – 63 feet for 40 years, Catamarans 30 – 82 ft for 20 years.
Anthony Newling-Ward
Captain
Thiemo has been an RYA/MCA Qualified Captain since 2015. Over 60.000nm - over three ocean crossings to date
Worked half of the year as a captain on a charter boat up to 35 meters.
Areas of experience: USA - Caribbean - mediterráneo - Atlantic Ocean - Canary Island - Bahamas
Thiemo Tripol
Captain
RYA/MCA Qualified yacht delivery Skipper with Swiss standards and experience.
Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate and can deliver Sailing Yachts or
Motor Yachts safely from A to B with meticulous care. Experience
in Pacific and Atlantic crossings, Mediterranean and the Caribbean Sea as well as France and UK waters up to North of Scotland.
Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate and can deliver Sailing Yachts or
Motor Yachts safely from A to B with meticulous care. Experience
in Pacific and Atlantic crossings, Mediterranean and the Caribbean Sea as well as France and UK waters up to North of Scotland.
André Lamblet
Captain
Adriaan J Coetzee - South African holds USA B1/B2 Visa. RYA YachtMaster & sailing Instructor. Over 100.000nm Ocean Experience.
Atlantic, Pacific Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. I enjoy having a good time and making sure my guests are having the best time possible. I will deliver your boat in tip top conditions.
Adriaan J Coetzee
Captain
Joe grew up sailing in Auckland, New Zealand and has been working as a charter and delivery skipper for the past five years.
Alongside his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and MCA AEC qualifications, Joe has also studied and worked as a civil engineer. His problem-solving skills help him fix any issues that crop up en route, and he's sure to leave your boat in better condition than he received it.
Joseph Carew Bourke
Captain
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